Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Job overview

Band 6 Diabetes Nurse Specialists (4 positions) for our Inpatient Diabetes Services at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

As part of the exciting and innovative developments across Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we are delighted to offer four Band 6 vacancies for enthusiastic and committed Diabetes Nurse Specialists to join our expanding team.

In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the delivery of our 7-day inpatient diabetes service, contributing to the day-to-day clinical care, education, and support of patients with diabetes across our hospital sites. You will work alongside a friendly, multidisciplinary team including consultants, dietitians, and other specialist nurses.

About You: We are looking for qualified, NMC-registered nurses with a strong interest or experience in diabetes care. You should be confident in working autonomously within a team, have excellent communication skills, and a desire to develop your clinical expertise in a specialist setting.

This role offers an excellent platform for professional development, with structured support and opportunities to gain advanced skills and training in diabetes care. Whether you’re an experienced nurse looking to specialise, or already working in diabetes services and ready for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities: Provide daily reviews of inpatients with diabetes, identifying and addressing clinical needs in a timely and effective manner.

Lead and participate in inpatient follow-up clinics, supporting patients in managing their condition during hospital stays and after discharge.

Develop and implement patient-centred care plans, offering guidance on blood glucose monitoring, medication regimes (including insulin), and lifestyle interventions.

Manage the telephone advice line and email service, offering responsive support to both patients and staff seeking diabetes-related advice.

Ensure that electronic and written documentation is accurately maintained, reflecting care delivery and supporting safe, coordinated practice.

Participate in ward-based education and training, promoting best practices in diabetes management among ward staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.